Egyptian Barley Bread Recipe

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Egyptian Barley Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 2 cups barley flour

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast, water, and honey, and let proof 5 minutes.
  2. Add salt, eggs and shortening.
  3. Stir in flour and blend until dough is workable.
  4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes.
  5. Place in a large greased bowl, turning to coat.
  6. Cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place for 90 minutes.
  7. The dough will rise slightly, but will NOT double.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead again.
  9. Shape into a round cake about 1/2 thick.
  10. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  11. Cover with a towel and let rest for one hour.
  12. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  13. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until bread is pale brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  14. Cool on a rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 365.77 Kcal (1531 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.01g 14%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 409.65mg 17%
Potassium 320.24mg 7%
Total Carbs 64.9g 22%
Sugars 9.42g 38%
Dietary Fiber 7.64g 31%
Protein 10.38g 21%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 32.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.98 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g 14%
Cholesterol 38.59mg 14%
Sodium 386.37mg 17%
Potassium 302.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 61.21g 22%
Sugars 8.88g 38%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 31%
Protein 9.79g 21%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 31mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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